Blaine J. Smith

Blaine J. Smith, 82, of East Stroudsburg, died Thursday, May 24, at home.

He was the husband of the late Cora L. (Hineline) Smith, who passed away in 1982.

Born Nov. 20, 1924, in Sunbury, he was the son of the late Walter Smith and Marie (Graybile) Smith.

Blaine was a corporal in the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving in World War II.

He was employed for Patterson Kelly in East Stroudsburg for 32 years as a machine operator until he retired. In addition, he worked seasonally for the National Park Service as a groundskeeper in Delaware Water Gap and worked with his son at AJ Smith Electric Motor for many years in East Stroudsburg.

Blaine was of the Methodist faith and attended the Analomink Methodist Church in Analomink.

He is survived by two sons, Andrew Smith and his wife, Debra, and Arthur Smith of East Stroudsburg; one grandson, Thadius J. Smith of Lancaster; two brothers, David K. Smith of East Stroudsburg, Gaylden K. Smith of Rufus, Ore.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter G. Smith.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, at the Lanterman and Allen Funeral Home, 27 Washington St., East Stroudsburg. Burial will take place at Prospect Cemetery in East Stroudsburg.

Family and friends are invited to a calling period from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, May 28, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, RR 2 Box 2138, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.